On Thursday, April 28 at 1:00pm in the COA, join us for John Clark’s presentation on the Big Band Swing Era. John Clark and his Great American Music Experience will trace the roots of Big Band music, including the back story of the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman. Then you’ll hear Benny’s hits like Goody, Goody, Taking a Chance on Love and the historic live Carnegie Hall performance of Sing, Sing, Sing! The last third of the program will be devoted to the most popular bandleader of this period, Glenn Miller. You’ll understand the origins of the unmistakable Glenn Miller sound heard clearly in his theme song, Moonlight Serenade. You’ll see performances of his biggest hits like In the Mood and Chattanooga Choo Choo. For ten years orchestral jazz became America’s popular music and you’re invited to learn about and experience two of its biggest stars.
